Theologies of Childhood and the Children of Africa

Bibliographic Data

ID5799646
AuthorsGert Breed (0000-0002-5171-0227, corresponding author)
EditorsJan Grobbelaar
Year2016
Publication date2016-01-01
Open AccessYes
TypeBOOK
VenueTheologies of Childhood and the Children of Africa (SOURCE_BOOK)
PublisherAOSIS (PUBLISHER • ZA)
DOI10.4102/aosis.2016.tcca02
OpenAlexW2571817904
Open LibraryOL28358569M
ISBN9781928396109
LanguageEN
Citations received6
References cited9

The purpose of this book is to combine perspectives of scholars from Africa on Child Theologies from a variety of theological sub-disciplines and provide some theological and ministerial perspectives on this topic. The book disseminates original research and new developments in this study field, especially as relevant to the African context. In the process, it also addresses the global need to hear voices from Africa in this academic field. This book seeks to convey the importance of considering Africa's children in theologising. This book was written by theological scholars from Africa, focussing on Africa's children. It addresses not only theoretical challenges in this field but also provides theological perspectives for ministry with children and for important social change. Written from a variety of theological sub-disciplines, the book is aimed at scholars across theological sub- disciplines, especially those theological scholars interested in the intersections between theology, childhood studies and African cultural or social themes. It addresses themes and provide insights that is also relevant for specialist leaders and professionals in this field

Christian ministry · Contemporary Christian Leadership and Education · Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare · Theological Perspectives and Practices · Christian theology

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